Among the eight delicacies of the sea, there is one called dried scallop.
It is a general term for dried adductor muscles of various shellfish, including scallops and clams.
Dried scallops are a subcategory of dried scallops, specifically referring to the dried adductor muscles of the scallop.
Meatballs are delicious and considered a delicacy from the sea, praised by the ancients.
Su Shi's poem "Eating Lychees for the First Time on the Eleventh Day of the Fourth Month" says: "It is like splitting open a river ray to cut a jade pillar, and washing the belly of a pufferfish to cook its rich flavor."
Liu Zihui's poem "Eating Oysters" also says: "Jiang Yao is as precious as a pillar, alas, how can it be a material for building beams?"
In ancient times, this was a precious item presented as tribute to the royal family.
Scallops are not only delicious, but also highly nutritious.
In addition to being rich in animal protein, calcium phosphate, and vitamins, it is also particularly high in taurine.
Clam juice is also a high-end condiment.
In addition, dried scallops have the effect of tonifying the kidneys, benefiting the five internal organs, treating thirst, and eliminating undigested food in the stomach.
Because scallops are produced in relatively small quantities, are larger in size, and are of better quality, they are usually more expensive than dried scallops.
This has led to unscrupulous merchants frequently using dried scallops to impersonate dried scallops.
Although the two are not much different in terms of taste and nutritional value, when it comes to seafood, isn't the key to eating it "big"?
Feng Ye was also surprised to find that ribbons were growing on the seabed in this area.
Ribbons grow in vast patches, and you can often find a whole lot of them in one go.
Perhaps because no one noticed, this head was much bigger than anything he had ever seen in his previous life.
It was only in those days, when there were fewer people diving for seafood, that the seafood had the opportunity to continue to grow.
In twenty or thirty years, there won't be so many large scallops left in the nearshore waters; they've all been fished out.
"I came out late today, it was almost 11 o'clock when I got here, and I only managed to pull these out."
Feng Jiaqing pointed to the basket of scallops, a hint of regret on his face.
Feng Jialing also said, "Let's come out early tomorrow and try to pull out as many as possible."
Feng Ye smiled and said, "No rush, just take your time. Pull out a little bit each day, and you'll eventually finish pulling them all out."
"Exactly, take it slow. Even if they are discovered, they won't be able to do anything about it since they don't have diving equipment."
Ah-chan picked up where he left off and said something as well.
"That's true. The water there is quite deep, about fifteen or sixteen meters deep. You can't go down without diving equipment."
Feng Jiaqing smiled and added, "This diving equipment is really good stuff; I've made a lot of money with it."
Upon hearing this, Feng Ye and the others chuckled.
This diving equipment really did a great job.
The previous sea cucumbers, abalones, and sea urchins, as well as this scallop, all required diving equipment.
Ah-Can swallowed hard: "It's a pity that lunch has already been prepared, otherwise I could have made a few to try."
"Let's skip lunch today, I have to go squid fishing later, no time for that. How about tonight? I'll bring a few back to try this afternoon."
Looking at the basket of fresh scallops, Feng Ye felt a sense of anticipation.
He imagined the delicious taste of scallops after they were cooked, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.
Ah-chan nodded happily: "That's a good idea."
"Let's go eat."
The four of them went aboard the Rising Sun and began to enjoy a simple lunch.
While they were eating, Feng Ye inquired about the sales of the cuttlefish eggs he had brought.
The information I received is that it sells quite well, but the price is a bit low, only 50 cents per pound.
He was quite satisfied with this, after all, it was wholesale, not retail.
Moreover, this is just a byproduct of drying squid, so it's something that happens on the side and doesn't take much effort.
It doesn't matter if the price is a little lower; every little bit helps.
Feng Jiaqing and Feng Jialing also asked the two about their trawling catch.
Upon learning that they had encountered needlefish, they naturally gave them the same old advice to be careful.
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After lunch and a short rest, Feng Ye and A-Can piloted the Rising Sun to Island No. 2 to catch squid.
Before they even got close, they saw a large flock of seabirds circling in the air, occasionally swooping down...
Upon closer inspection, one could see groups of squid gathered around their egg-laying organs in the water beneath the surface.
They quickly stopped the boat and took out hand nets to catch the fish.
One net, and it's overflowing.
The squid thrashed about in the net, spraying ink that blackened the surrounding seawater, only to be diluted again shortly afterward.
There are significantly more squid today than yesterday.
After pulling up the two nets, the number of squid underwater had decreased slightly, but it was still worthwhile to cast the nets again.
They then each cast two more nets, and seeing that the quantity was not much, they pushed the boat forward a little further.
The Rising Sun moved back and forth on the sea surface around where the egg-laying device had been deployed all afternoon.
The two kept casting and hauling in their nets, each net yielding a different amount of fish.
Of course, it doesn't mean there's absolutely no rest time.
The squid come in waves, with gaps in between.
After catching one batch of squid, they can rest while waiting for the next batch to arrive, though the duration varies.
By the time the sun set, they were both exhausted.
At this moment, having just finished a round of fishing, the two men leaned against the gunwale, panting heavily.
Casting the net frequently is quite strenuous, and my arms are sore.
Moreover, their clothes, stained black with ink, were soaked through, and sweat was still pouring down their foreheads.
"The sun is about to set, we should go back."
Feng Ye said this while stretching his arms.
Just as Ah-chan was about to say "okay," he saw another wave of spawning squid swimming over in the distance, and he suddenly felt a little reluctant to leave.
That's all money!
"Wait a bit longer, another group of squid is coming, shall we cast a few more nets?"
"That's enough. Do you want to catch them all?"
Feng Ye smiled and shook his head.
Actually, he was also a little reluctant to part with it.
However, you should rest when you need to, and not try to do too much at once.
After all, health is the foundation of everything, and overworking will only lead to more harm than good.
We can't afford to end up in a situation where we have the life to earn money but not the life to spend it.
But Ah-chan insisted, "Let's finish this wave of profits before we go back."
Feng Ye couldn't persuade him otherwise, so he had no choice but to say helplessly, "Alright, this is the only one. If more squid come, we can't be tempted again."
"good."
The two quickly adjusted their mindset and threw themselves back into the intense fishing activity.
This wave of squid wasn't very large; they each cast two nets and caught almost all of them.
By this time, the sun had completely disappeared, and the sky was gradually darkening.
After quickly packing up, the two sailed over to meet up with Feng Jiaqing and Feng Jialing, and then sped back.
Another day of great success.
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